Thin, flat pancakes made from a liquid batter and cooked in a pan, originating from French cuisine. They can be filled with sweet or savory ingredients and are often folded or rolled.
From French 'crêpe,' derived from Latin 'crispus' meaning 'curled' or 'wrinkled,' referring to the thin, often slightly wrinkled texture of the pancake. The word entered English in the 19th century as French cuisine gained popularity.
Crepes are essentially the ultimate culinary blank canvas - the same basic batter can become breakfast (with jam), lunch (with ham and cheese), or an elegant dessert (with chocolate and strawberries). The word shares its root with 'crisp,' which makes sense when you consider the delicate, paper-thin texture.
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